Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

speak to

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

eagerly desirous

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

for the reason that

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a female human offspring

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

possessive form of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

underpants worn by men

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He ended by paying sixty-five francs.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading He ended by paying sixty-five francs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

and nothing more

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

immediately past

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

small in range or scope

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading He ended by paying sixty-five francs.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

do one's shopping

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

an instance of visual perception

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

being five more than sixty

From this reading He ended by paying sixty-five francs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

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From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

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From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading M. Gerbois' means were limited and, anxious as he was to please his daughter, he felt it his duty to beat the dealer down.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "That's just what I want for Suzanne's birthday," he thought.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

which person or people

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the act of creating written works

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked:

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From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsene Lupin and the English Detective Translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos New York Doubleday, Page & Company This book appeared in England under the title of Arsene Lupin versus Holmlock Shears On the 8th of December last, M. Gerbois, professor of mathematics at Versailles College, rummaging among the stores at a second-hand dealer's, discovered a small mahogany writing-desk, which took his fancy because of its many drawers.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As he was writing down his address, a well-groomed and well-dressed young man, who had been hunting through the shop in every direction, caught sight of the writing-desk and asked: